# The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations) Order 2013, Article 53: Statements

Extent: S

(1) A statement made by a person in response to a requirement imposed on them under a disclosure order may not be used in evidence against them in criminal proceedings.
(2) But paragraph (1) does not apply—
(a) in the case of proceedings under Part 3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002,
(b) in the case of proceedings under Part 3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Requests and Orders) Order 2005,
(c) on a prosecution for an offence under article 52(1) or (3) of this Order,
(d) on a prosecution for an offence under section 393(1) or (3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002,
(e) on a prosecution for perjury, or
(f) on a prosecution for some other offence where, in giving evidence, the person makes a statement inconsistent with the statement mentioned in paragraph (1).
(3) A statement may not be used by virtue of paragraph (2)(f) against a person unless—
(a) evidence relating to it is adduced, or
(b) a question relating to it is asked,
by them or on their behalf in the proceedings arising out of the prosecution.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2605/article/53 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/proceeds-of-crime-act-2002-external-investigations-order-2013/article-53
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